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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1919

Page

2

Coal Inquiry 10 Start On Monday In Indianapolis

Special assistant to the attorney general arrives in Indianapolis to aid a federal grand jury probe into alleged conspiracy between miners and operators to limit coal output. The grand jury session opened after Judge Anderson received information of evidence. Witnesses from outside Indianapolis expected Monday. Lawyers for United Mine Workers cited for criminal contempt will be aided by J H Ralston of Washington for the AFL. The miners’ defense is led by Henry Warrum of Indianapolis as general counsel.

Indianapolis Dea Henry S. Mitchell Palmer Federal Grand Jury United States District A. R. Anderson Brand Jury United Mine Workers J. H. Ralston Washington American Federation of Labor Henry Warrum

Legion protests German songs amid church benefit in Newark

Am erican Legion state adjutant Thomas Golding traveled to Washington to protest the state department approval of an entertainment by the United Protestant and German Catholic churches next Monday night to benefit the German Red Cross. Police declined to ban German song and speeches since written approval was obtained. Daniel Rusteni of 9 Walter Court faced self harm attempts amid illness and unemployment but hospital staff say his recovery is likely.

Newark N. J Thamies Golding The American Legion Washington State Department German Red Cross Daniel Rusteni Walter Court Bridgeport Hospital Fusteni Burns Rusteni

Cancellation of ratification of amendment in Lansing

Proceedings in New York state court questioned the validity of ratification of an amendment to the Constitution. Petitioner Roberta Widnes argued insufficient state referendums and pending advisement by Justice Flite. The case contends the eighteenth amendment would affect citizens without due process.

Wastidington Fee Flite Silso New York United States

Norwegian Singers Score At Barnum Community Program

The Barnum community program at Barnum school last night featured Norwegian singers from Tempo quartet and Waltersville dancers in folk routines. Principal speaker Robert Pradley discussed Americanization, with Aly. Bradley outlining its aims for attendees. A civic committee of Lynn Wilson and Senator George B. Tarie was appointed and membership tickets distributed. The evening concluded with dancing after business matters.

Barnum Barnum School Robert Pradley Armericanization Aly. Bradley Miss. Correswell Waltersville Lynn WL Wilson George B. Tarie

Per Capita Money Circulation Drops to 53.65

Washington reports December 1 per capita money in the United States at 53.65, down 58 cents from a year earlier. The total money supply stands at 7,783,144,476, versus 7,668,576,380 the prior year.

Washington United States Treasury

Italian strike ends in Rome after parliament disturbances

In Rome on December 5 an order to discontinue the general strike following disturbances at the parliament opening was generally obeyed. Workers reportedly resumed work. The report notes keTs AR & Unit have resumed.

Rome

Permit 10 Use Armory Denied

Bridgeport debates granting the armory for American Legion events amid opposition from business interests and home guard drill concerns. Major General Burpee notes opposition would disrupt drill schedules while ex servicemen groups seek entertainment use. American Legion argues it requests a privilege, not a right, for use of the armory.

Rupeo Butpers Bridgeport Home Guard Urish Burpee Burper American Legion Committee Cronin Americal 1 Legion Truard

Marquis in Jail Here Six Months

The marquis, once secretary to the Italian consul in Yonkers, faced arrest on a criminal charge after his Philadelphia visit where his office furniture and wardrobe were attached for small debts in Bridgeport. He had eight years with the Delle Pacti Banking corp of New York and expected swift justice, hoping for a high court trial within days.

Hit Italy High Philadelphia Bridgeport Count Minotti Yonkers, N Delle Pacti Banking Corporation of New York

Carranza closes oil wells in Mexico decree effect

President Carranza ordered the closure of producing oil wells that lacked permits under the decree on petroleum lands. Wells drilled by firms refusing permits since the decree took effect were shut down, with equipment removed and fields secured. Production in Mexico is stated to be down sharply from prior levels.

Carranza Mexico Tluomaielugy Petroleuum Carvoura Mensiena

Shooting of Sailors Details Gruesome Trial Evidence

Evidence presented at the trial of Lieutenant Marloch for the March Martincan uprising shows authorities tried to seclude him and twenty nine sailors were executed. The testimony describes grisly scenes and efforts to conceal the actions as the case unfolds.

Marloch Ter Martincan Marlow Fey Aneasylum

Weather Forecast For United States Cities With Cloudy Skies

Observations show cloudy conditions across multiple cities including New York Denver Detroit and Minneapolis with temperatures around the mid to upper 80s in many locales. The report notes daily averages and sunset times for various regions and lists weather summaries from coast to coast.

S$ Goats Dieridian Traven Gai Pep Wea Bar Vem ASUS Atlanta Guy Denver Detroit Nsas Clear Wight Low Hike Moon

Front Page Report on Jenkins Release and Cabinet Talks

Time front page continues coverage of Jenkins release and a white house conference. The dialogue centers on US Mexican relations, President Wilson, and subcommittee work with Senator Mall detailing expected delays in a full inquiry report while questions probe the President's condition and ability to govern.

Alexican Wilson Mall Istitees Pall Wiractio Sfex Pale

Reverence for Dead Sought by Killing Reverence for Dead

London December 3. Rudyard Kipling on behalf of the Imperial War Graves Commission appeals to visitors to the French and Belgian fronts to observe reverence for the dead. He notes the land is holy and consecrated by lives sacrificed and urges tourists to tread with respect and quiet, avoiding desecration of the sacred sites.

London Rudyard Png Imperial War Graves Commission Ilafinders

Struck by Automobile Fractions Skulls Injury

Suffering from a fractured skull Himes Legeza of Fairfield was struck by a automobile owned by Clayton Olmstead of Salem at the State Street Viaduct. He showed little sign of improvement early this morning at St Vincent's hospital after witnesses say Tsavona stepped from behind a pier directly in front of the auto and was rushed to emergency before being taken to St Vincent's hospital.

Himes Legeza Fairdell Anautomobile Clayton Olmstead Salem Noooy State Street Bt. Vincent’s Rose Tsavona Pitney St. Vincent’s Hospital

Football player dies after untrained game at Georgetown area

Doe Ed Walt, former Georgetown University fullback, collapsed and died in a dental office after a hard game with no prior training. Medical examiner cites heart failure from overexertion. He recently played in a game in Akron, was years from graduation, and had just completed Georgetown dental school.

Fratts Hardware and More on Factield and Middle

Local hardware shop SH Fratts Hardware and More operates at the intersection of Factield Avenue and Middle Street, offering tools, home improvement supplies, and seasonal items. The storefront advertises a wide selection and neighborhood services.

Factield Avenue Middle Street SH Fratts Hardware

City halts gas cooling hours, urges light savings

Reports show curtailing gas for cooling and streetlights to save costs. City authorities ask vigilant citizens to report careless lighting and any sparks from electric tracing. Fire calls follow a stove incident at Samuel Sarkine’s home on 83 yesterday as chaos ensued.

Wno Samuel Sarkine Sneken

Clearance Bargains On Furs Hats Coats And More Tomorrow

A Saturday clearance sale offers deep discounts on trimmed hats fur scarfs muffs marabout capes plush coats and more. Shoppers can find Angora wool scarfs, marabout feather capes, rain coats, leatherette coats, silk plush coats and wide discounts across many fur items with prices slashed for the event.

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